Urology Care Podcast

We have two guests with us to debunk some urology myths. Dr. Divya Ajay is a functional and reconstructive urologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Dr. Michael Ernst is a pediatric urologist at Stony Brook University Hospital. Want to know the truth behind these urologic myths? Listen along and put your knowledge to the test!

Topics covered:

-Vaginal estrogen in cancer survivors

-Bedwetting in children

-Overactive bladder and aging

-Constipation and bladder control

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November 10, 2026

Our guest is Dr. Paul Maroni, an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology at the University of Colorado Hospital. He talks about clinically localized prostate cancer, which is the most common type of prostate cancer diagnosis. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, second opinions and treatment options so you can talk with your health care team about what's right for you.

The Urology Care Foundation ensures patient education aligns with the American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guidelines. This aligns with the Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: AUA/ASTRO Guideline (2026): https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/clinically-localized-prostate-cancer

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September 30, 2026

Our guest is Dr. Charles Welliver, a urologist at Albany Medical College. He talks with us about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH, which is also called Benign Prostatic Enlargement. What causes it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What options are there for treatment? Are there risks in choosing to do nothing? Dr. Welliver answers all those questions in this episode.

The Urology Care Foundation ensures patient education aligns with the American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guidelines. This aligns with the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: AUA Guideline (2026): https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/bph-guideline

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August 31, 2026

Our guest is Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She talks with us about combination therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, or mHSPC, which is also known as metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer, mCSPC.

The goal of this podcast is to help educate patients and caregivers about combination therapy as a treatment option for prostate cancer so they can be more informed in making decisions with their health care team.

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Support provided by Astellas.

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July 23, 2026

Our guest is Jill Osborne, Founder of the IC Network. She talks with us about Male Chronic Pelvic Pain. As someone who suffers from Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Jill breaks down the barriers that men face when it comes to pelvic pain and shares stories of men she’s helped through her work. Throughout the conversation, she provides insight into the AUA Clinical Guidelines on male chronic pelvic pain and why they are important for men looking to get their quality of life back after chronic pelvic pain.

The Urology Care Foundation ensures patient education aligns with the American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guidelines. This aligns with the Diagnosis and Management of Male Chronic Pelvic Pain (Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Scrotal Content Pain): AUA Guideline (2025): https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/male-chronic-pelvic-pain

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June 4, 2026

Our guest is Dr. Larry Lipshultz, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief of the Division of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery.

He is here with us to talk about vasectomy reversal and why it is important for men to learn about this procedure as an option when thinking about fertility with their partner.

We then talk with Jason and Sofia, who share their experience with a vasectomy reversal, which led them to having their son Rhoads. They give insight on why it was the right choice for them and why others may feel comfort in learning about this as a fertility option.

Sponsored by Larry Lipshultz, MD

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April 23, 2026

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence.

Women can easily feel embarrassed to talk about urine leaks with other people, even close friends or family. But chances are, you probably have someone in your inner circle who has experienced urine leaks in their life. Urine leaks affect a lot of women, but many still find it hard to talk about. We’re here to tell you that you are not alone and there are ways to find support and get the help you need.

Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Stephanie Prendergast, talk with a woman who wants you to know you don’t have to just accept leaking as part of your life. In this episode, you’ll hear from Sandra as she shares her story about how urine leaks affected her life, her experience with pelvic floor muscle training and her advice for other women. Keep listening, because we’re ready to leak the truth about pelvic floor muscle training so you can start discovering the power of your pelvic floor.

Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/

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April 9, 2026

This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence.

So you’ve done your Kegels and you’ve finally worked on getting your pelvic floor strong again. But for some reason, you’re still leaking urine when you workout and now you feel stuck. You may be wondering if you’re destined to leak during your workouts, or maybe you’re just not able to workout like you used to. The good news is that there is hope and this episode is a great place to start.

Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Julie Wiebe, talk about how to apply your pelvic floor strength to your workout. Whether you’re an elite athlete or simply want to get back to your everyday workout routine without leaking, this episode is for you. Keep listening to learn about the ways you can work to support your pelvic floor and return to movement you love, no matter your fitness goals.

Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/

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March 26, 2026

This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence.

We’ve all been there. You know going to the gym will make you feel better, feel stronger and improve your overall health. But what about when you have no motivation to go? If you skip the gym, does that mean you’ve failed? Definitely not. But you know keeping a regular workout schedule will only make it easier. Therapy for your mental health is the same way. You may not want to go but you know after your session you will feel that sense of relief that you got through it, and you’re stronger for it.

Pelvic floor muscle training is no different. It may be hard to take that first step, but once you get started, if you stick with it, you’ll thank yourself later. You may think you don’t have time to add another appointment to your calendar, but does anyone have time for urine leaks either? Let’s talk about it.

In this episode, Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Dr. Sara Reardon, talk about who benefits from pelvic floor muscle training, why starting early is important and how to overcome obstacles for keeping up with a schedule. So why does your pelvic floor need time on your calendar too? Keep listening to find out.

Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/

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March 12, 2026

This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Just do your Kegel exercises and you’ll be fine”? Many women hear about these “Kegel exercises,” but what do they actually involve? Are simple at home exercises enough to fix urine leaks or is there something more women should be seeking out?

In this episode, Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Stephanie Prendergast, talk about how supervised pelvic floor muscle training goes beyond at-home exercises and can benefit women in their journey to fix urine leaks.

Urine leaks can happen for many reasons. Maybe you’ve just had a baby, maybe you’re entering menopause, or maybe you’ve had pelvic trauma at some point in your life. No matter the cause there are ways for women to get help for these symptoms and regain the power of their pelvic floor.

Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/

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February 26, 2026

This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).